Today, Mountain View Police motor officers participated in a countywide traffic enforcement operation with four partner agencies to enhance roadway safety. During the three-hour operation, officers issued 140 citations targeting violations that contribute to serious and

**Update (3:25 p.m. 12/16/2025): The traffic signal at the intersection has resumed normal operation.**

Traffic Signal Outage: The traffic signal at the intersection of El Camino Real, HWY-237, and Grant Road is currently out of service. Caltrans is currently working to resolve the issue. Please treat the intersection as a four-way stop. We encourage travelers to plan an

News Alert: The Mountain View Police Department Supports the District Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Task Force in Operation Targeting Illicit Massage Businesses. Mountain View, CA – On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force executed

Traffic Signal Outage: The traffic light at the intersection of El Camino and El Monte Avenue is currently out of service. Please treat the intersection as a three-way stop. Consider planning an alternate route and leaving early to ensure you arrive safely and on time.

There is still time to make a difference! Our Roonga drive is still accepting donations. Your generosity goes a long way!

**** 12/10/2025 Update Alta has been located***

Missing: Have you seen Alta? Alta was last seen around 3:38 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9th, westbound on Tennant Avenue and Highway 101 in Morgan Hill. Alta is a 43-year-old female, 5’3 tall, 155 lbs., with black hair and blue eyes. If you have seen Alta, please call us at

Special Visit from Redwood Robotics! Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Redwood Robotics from Saratoga to the Mountain View Police Department! The team stopped by to demonstrate an impressive robot they built themselves, and even gave our Chief the chance to take the

Traffic Signal Outage: The traffic light at the intersection of El Camino and Miramonte Avenue is currently out of service. Consider planning an alternate route and leaving early to ensure you arrive safely and on time.

December Sticker Drop! Our newest limited-edition sticker has arrived, and it’s one of our sweetest yet… It's an adorable gingerbread police person! What makes this month’s sticker extra special? It’s gingerbread-scented! Yes, it actually smells like the holidays. You can pick

Shop Smart, Stay Safe: Protect Your Holiday Haul! The holiday season is here, and we want to remind you to take extra precautions when shopping. Keep your gifts safe with these simple tips: 📷 Shopping Tips: • Keep bags and valuables out of sight in your car. • Lock doors and

The lobby will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Friday, November 28, 2025. Normal weekend hours will resume on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

The Mountain View Police Department’s Youth Services Unit is collecting new, unused toys, as well as gift cards for infants through teens, to support local families in need. * Drop-off: 1000 Villa Street, Mountain View * Deadline: Friday, December 19 The toys will help bring

Thank you, Mountain View! This morning, our community showed up and made a difference. Together, we built holiday food baskets for local families as part of our 29th annual Cops and Gobblers program. A huge thank-you to the Mountain View Public Safety Foundation and the Mountain

**Update 11/23/2025 Kevin has been located**

Missing: Have you seen Kevin? Kevin was last seen around 8:25 a.m. on Friday, November 21st, at the intersection of California Street and Latham Street in Mountain View. Kevin is a 16-year-old Hispanic male, 5’3 tall, 200 lbs., with brown hair and black eyes. He was last seen